1704 Unlocking Unshakable Confidence: Mastering the Art of Decision Making with Paul Epstein
b'In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Chief Impact Officer of PurposePoint, Paul Epstein.\\n\\n\\n\\nPaul Epstein, the author of the book "Better Decisions Faster," emphasizes that life and business are essentially a series of decisions and actions. Drawing from his experience as a sports executive and working with elite performers, he underscores the importance of being decisive and confident in making decisions. According to Paul, indecision is the worst possible decision, leading to inaction and missed opportunities.\\n\\nOne of the key insights Paul shared is that highly successful individuals are comfortable with imperfect action. They focus on the process rather than solely on the outcomes. This approach, Paul believes, is a formula for building and sustaining unshakable confidence. He introduces the "head heart hands equation," which emphasizes the significance of purpose and how it drives sustained high performance.\\n\\nLeadership comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in maintaining high standards and integrity. Paul explains that confidence is built by consistently acting on one\'s values. He encourages individuals to identify their core values and act upon them consistently. He believes this is the key to building and sustaining confidence over time.\\n\\nPaul introduces an interesting analogy, comparing confidence to a dimmer switch. He explains that confident individuals approach each day with the mindset of improving their confidence level, incrementally increasing it. This gradual adjustment of confidence levels resembles how a dimmer switch works.\\n
Key Points from the Episode:
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- Importance of better decision-making in business and life \\n \\t
- The role of decisiveness and taking action in achieving success and happiness \\n \\t
- The concept of imperfect action and focusing on the process \\n \\t
- The "head heart hands equation" for building unshakable confidence \\n \\t
- The significance of purpose in driving high performance \\n \\t
- Maintaining high standards and integrity as a leader \\n \\t
- Sustaining confidence over time \\n \\t
- Balancing consensus and decisive action \\n \\t
- The importance of confidence in organizations and its impact on various aspects \\n
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